People v. Moore

Summary

The court held that defense counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to stipulate to defendant's felon status, allowing the jury to learn that his prior felony was murder. The court found both deficient performance and prejudice because the prior-conviction evidence had little probative value, carried a substantial risk of unfair prejudice, and likely tipped the scales in a closely balanced credibility contest. The court reversed the appellate judgment and remanded for further proceedings, concluding that a new trial was not barred by double jeopardy.